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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,372

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $44,280
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $42,465
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Power driver seat 600 600      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Power driver seat 558 558      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Options (change) 10,775 10,775 10,175 10,175 0
Options (change) 10,022 10,022 9,464 9,464 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 820
Total Price $41,200 $44,950 $48,950 $49,550 $45,100
Total Invoice $38,372 $41,859 $45,579 $46,137 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,197
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$41,200$44,950$48,950$49,550$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,200$43,725$48,650$48,025$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0
Total Invoice$38,372$41,859$45,579$46,137$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,372$40,718$45,300$44,717$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Dual power sliding doors    $800
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key    $250
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, third row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Removable console    $200
Roof rails    $250
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Sliding center console    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats    $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,805$2,880$4,105$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-8,110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20072012
ModelC-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.9 in121.2 in
Length178.4 in202.5 in
Width68.0 in76.9 in
Height55.6 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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